Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team

Barnet | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete timely assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Working within a supportive team environment, you will undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child and Family Assessments, and short-term interventions, making clear, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Manage a busy duty caseload, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns

Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales

Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments

Develop clear, outcome-focused plans to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners

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